Accounting Technician I - Rehabilitation and Reentry - Rehabilitation and R at Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Huntsville, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting Principles, Financial Records, Data Entry, Reconciliation, Budget Reports, Auditing, File Maintenance, Problem-Solving, Communication, Coordination, Microsoft Office Suite, Spreadsheet, Database, Word Processing, LONESTARS Accounting System

Industry

Government Administration

Description

I. JOB SUMMARY Performs routine technical accounting support work. Work involves performing detailed assignments in recording, classifying, examining, and verifying financial records, documents, and reports. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Examines, verifies, and assists with approving purchase orders, travel vouchers, invoices, requisitions, and other accounting documents and records in accordance with established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; assists in reconciling discrepancies and reports findings; and confers with vendors to resolve problems. B. Prepares and verifies accounting data for planning estimates and budget reports; performs data entry into the agency purchasing system; and assists with the preparation of financial statements and operating reports. C. Collects and compiles credit card purchases and vehicle maintenance records; assists in coordinating repairs to vehicles; and assists with auditing reports, purchase orders, and related records. D. Assists in maintaining accounting files and reports to include a credit card log of authorized users; assists with tracking invoices to ensure payments are made; and assists with inventory of equipment and supplies. E. Provides technical assistance to staff in clarifying operation problems and procedures. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education, Experience, and Training 1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. 2. Six months full-time, wage-earning accounting, accounting clerical, purchasing, financial operations, or bookkeeping experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience. 3. Computer operations experience preferred. 4. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred. B. Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems. 2. Knowledge of automated financial information systems. 3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes preferred. 4. Knowledge of state purchasing rules, regulations, and procedures to include the LONESTARS accounting system preferred. 5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 9. Skill in problem-solving techniques. 10. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 11. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system. 12. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs. 13. Skill to research inquiries and resolve discrepancies preferred. IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Responsibilities

This role involves performing routine technical accounting support, including examining, verifying, and assisting with approving financial documents like purchase orders and invoices. The technician also prepares accounting data for estimates and budget reports, handles data entry, and assists with maintaining accounting files and reports.